k8bor
07-28-2011, 09:00 PM
Yep, I called Shiloh yesterday and bought one the the rifles they had in stock.
A Hartford in .45-70, plain wood, Metal shotgun buttstock and a 30" heavy octagon barrel. No cheekpiece, double set triggers. Exactly what I wanted. I got the #130 MVA elevation/windage hunting sport aperature and the flip up front sight with the blade and small hooded pin. Something that looks real good, but not fancy enough to be a safe queen. I don't own any of those. Everything I have has spent a lot of time in the field or in my arms going through the woods. I wanted something that brought me a big smile everytime I picked it up but wouldn't bring me down if a nick showed up somewhere.
I can't remember being this enthused about anything in a long time. They're shipping it Monday. It's going to be hot here this weekend, so it looks like a good time to sit upstairs at the reloading bench and roll a bunch of BP loads. Whooppeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought quite a bit about the sights before I picked them, but I wanted good hunters along with quite a bit of informal target shooting. If I choose in the future I can always get something more refined. The rifle will certainly be up for it.
I've worked for over 50 years now, and feel like cashing in a little.
Sheez, even at my age, waiting is a chore.
A Hartford in .45-70, plain wood, Metal shotgun buttstock and a 30" heavy octagon barrel. No cheekpiece, double set triggers. Exactly what I wanted. I got the #130 MVA elevation/windage hunting sport aperature and the flip up front sight with the blade and small hooded pin. Something that looks real good, but not fancy enough to be a safe queen. I don't own any of those. Everything I have has spent a lot of time in the field or in my arms going through the woods. I wanted something that brought me a big smile everytime I picked it up but wouldn't bring me down if a nick showed up somewhere.
I can't remember being this enthused about anything in a long time. They're shipping it Monday. It's going to be hot here this weekend, so it looks like a good time to sit upstairs at the reloading bench and roll a bunch of BP loads. Whooppeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought quite a bit about the sights before I picked them, but I wanted good hunters along with quite a bit of informal target shooting. If I choose in the future I can always get something more refined. The rifle will certainly be up for it.
I've worked for over 50 years now, and feel like cashing in a little.
Sheez, even at my age, waiting is a chore.